Holiday sales bolster tax collections

Phil Castle, The Business Times Buoyed in part by stronger holiday sales, tax collections continue to increase in the Grand Valley. The City of Grand Junction reported a 6.1 percent increase in sales and use tax collections in January compared to the same month last year. Mesa County reported an even larger proportional gain at  […]

Financial education foundation announces board addition

Kelly Johnston has joined the board of directors of the Freedom & Responsibility Education Enterprise Foundation, an organization that offers resources to teachers and students in Western Colorado to promote the understanding of economics, financial literacy and free enterprise. Johnston brings to the FREE Foundation board experience as a business owner and adjunct accounting professor […]

Insurance society honors Grand Valley professional

Kevin Harrison, an insurance professional with Colorado West Insurance in Grand Junction, has been recognized for 30 years of participation in continuing education. The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors recognized Harrison with a certificate. Harrison has maintained his Certified Insurance Counselor designation through the CIC continuing education program. The society represents more than 133,000 participants […]

Real estate firm honors best-selling agents

Jon Nash, Cynthia Castaneda and Mary Kruse were honored as the best-selling agents for the fourth quarter at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Nash posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the fourth quarter as well as 2017. Castaneda recorded the second highest dollar volume for the fourth quarter, while Kruse finished […]

Hospital specialist earns infection control designation

Jenny Cisneros, an infection prevention specialist at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, has received the Certified in Infection Control designation. The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology confers the designation to professionals who’ve demonstrated a mastery of infection prevention and control by passing a comprehensive examination. The designation is maintained through a recertification exam […]

Food vendors awarded for fare performance

The Cowboy and the Rose catering business in Grand Junction took top honors in an annual event that not only showcases the local food service industry, but also raises money for United Way of Mesa County. The Cowboy and the Rose won the award for best overall taste at the Home Loan Taste of the […]

Downtown venue available for events

A new venue in downtown Grand Junction is available for meetings and a variety of other events. Located at 510 Main St., Pineapple Place has been restored to the original 1890s interior. The facility is available for conferences and meetings as well as parties, receptions and other events. For more information, call 852-0999 or send […]

Soup adds toasted sandwiches to menu

Zoup has added two toasted sandwiches to a menu that also includes soups and salads. “These warm, toasted sandwiches are great on their own or paired with one of our soups. And they give our Zoup guests even more comfort on those chilly winter days,” said Eric Ersher, founder and chief executive officer of the […]